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Technical Writer 3
Richmond, VAThe client is seeking a Technical Writer for a cloud-based software development project with the initial phase currently in progress.
The Technical Writer will provide written product for technical and non-technical audiences in support of an Agile development team, to include but not limited to user guides, API documents, and release notes.
Applicants will submit a writing sample with their application.
The Technical Writer will provide written product for technical and non-technical audiences in support of an Agile development team, to include but not limited to user guides, API documents, and release notes.
Applicants will submit a writing sample with their application.
| Skill | Required / Desired | Amount | Experience |
| 5 years’ experience creating software documentation (user guides, API documents, release notes, etc.) | Required | 5 | Years |
| Ability to tailor content for both technical and non-technical audiences | Required | 5 | Years |
| Proficiency in organizing complex technical information clearly and logically | Required | 5 | Years |
| Expert in the use of MS Word, Google Docs, Confluence, or similar tools | Required | 5 | Years |
| Knowledge of Markdown, HTML/CSS | Required | 5 | Years |
| Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat, SnagIT, or similar tools for visuals | Required | 5 | Years |
| Experience with Git or other version control systems at the contributor or read only level and documentation platforms such as GitBook | Required | 5 | Years |
| Understanding of Scrum/Agile methodology | Required | 5 | Years |
| Familiarity with REST APIs, JSON, and software architecture concepts | Required | 5 | Years |
| Ability to read code snippets | Required | 5 | Years |
| Excellent grammar, clarity and attention to detail in written products | Required | 5 | Years |
| Ability to interview subject matter experts (SMEs) and distill complex information | Required | 5 | Years |
| Strong versioning and documentation review practices | Required | 5 | Years |
| Experience writing for software products (SaaS, desktop, or mobile) | Required | 5 | Years |
| Experience with UX writing highly desirable | Highly desired | 5 | Years |
| Familiarity with diagramming tools (Lucidchart, Draw.io, etc.) highly desired | Required | 5 | Years |
| Question 1 | Commonwealth of Virginia security policies prohibit the use of offshore IT contractors. Do you attest to the fact that your candidate will physically reside within the US for the duration of the assignment? |
| Question 2 | Please list candidate's email address. |
| Question 3 | In what City and State is your candidate currently located? |
| Question 4 | Please make sure to add a writing sample with your submittal. It can be in a separate document from the resume. |